Fish Creek
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Fish Creek
USDA Forest Service
- Length
10 miles
- Elevation Gain
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- Route Type
out & back
- Length
10 miles - Elevation Gain
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out & back
Passes through Blackhawk Formation rock (78-82 million years) - coal production area.
Location: From Fairview, head east on 400 North for approximately 8.5 miles. Turn left onto UT-264 and travel for approximately 0.2 miles. Continue straight onto Skyline Drive Road #50150 and travel approximately 13.6 miles to Fish Creek Trail #5130 located on yo
- States: Utah
The Fish Creek NRT #5130 is 9.6 miles long. The lower trailhead is located at the end of Forest Road #50123 (Fish Creek Campground). The trail ends at the upper trailhead on North Skyline Drive (Forest Road #50150). The trail is located along the bottom of Fish Creek drainage and generally parallels the stream with two bridged crossings. It climbs 1,080 feet from Fish Creek Campground (7,696 feet) to Skyline Drive (8,776 feet). Vegetation ranges from willows and grass along the immediate stream course, to sagebrush-grass on the south exposures of the canyon. Aspen stands and mixed aspen-conifer are visible on the north-facing slope. This trail is normally hiked or biked downward from North Skyline Drive, although many people also hike and fish along the lower 2-3 miles of the trail.
Accessibility Information
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Allowed Uses:
Bicycling Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeingOther Activities
- Camping
- Fishing
- Snow, snow play general
Public Contact
Manti-La Sal National ForestPrice Ranger District
Price, UT 84501
/[email protected] • (435) 637-2817
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
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- Part of a Trail System? No
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- Tread Width (average): 12"
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- Certified as an NRT
Sep 13, 1979